Jackson Township Planning Board Our file No. 1512-P-641
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4. Per §244-62A(17) a warehouse is a permitted use provided that no goods are sold retail from the premises, all items are stored within a completely enclosed building, and the warehousing or storage of hazardous chemicals shall be prohibited. The Applicant shall provide testimony to discuss the conditions of this use.
B. Architectural Considerations
The Applicant shall provide testimony to discuss the exterior finishes of the building and how they are compatible with the surrounding area.
Our office recommends that solar be incorporated into the building/site design.
C. Signs
1. The plans states on sheet 5 of 13 that signage will comply or Applicant will make an application to the Board. The Applicant shall provide testimony regarding what types of signage is proposed. Details shall be added to the plans to ensure compliance.
D. Traffic, Circulation, Parking and Loading
Per §244-218 a traffic impact assessment shall be submitted by the Applicant for all preliminary major site plans proposing 20,000 square feet or more of gross floor building area. The Applicant is proposing a 5,000-sf building and therefore has not provided a traffic impact assessment. Testimony shall be provided to discuss the potential traffic impacts as a result of the proposed development. The Applicant shall provide testimony to discuss the size of vehicles and equipment anticipated to enter the site.
The plan depicts 4 proposed overhead drive-in doors along the north side of the building and 1 proposed overhead drive-in door on each of the east and south sides of the building. Testimony shall be provided regarding what type of vehicles are expected to utilize these doors. Turning templates should be provided to verify that these vehicles can maneuver in and out of these areas.
The plans shall be revised to dimension the width of Herman Road along the site frontage and label the current surface material of the road. Testimony shall be provided to discuss any road improvements proposed for Herman Road.
Per §244-203(A) sidewalk and curbing shall be required along all street frontages as a condition relating to any development for which approval is granted by the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment. There is currently no sidewalk or curb along Herman Road. The Applicant is not proposing sidewalk or curb along the lot frontage. Testimony shall be provided to discuss the need for sidewalk and curb along the entire frontage of this site. The Applicant shall provide sidewalk and curb along the entire frontage of Herman Road or provide a payment to the Jackson Township Pedestrian Safety Fund in lieu of providing sidewalk and curb not provided.
Per §244-205D concrete aprons shall be provided for all driveways, whereas a concrete apron has not been provided. The plans shall be revised, or the Applicant shall request a waiver.
Per §244-197G the perimeter of all parking areas and internal islands within all parking areas open to the general public shall have continuous cast-in-place concrete curbing, whereas curbing has not been provided. The Applicant shall provide testimony. A waiver may be required.
Per §244-197H(1) parking areas for fewer than 25 cars, which the municipal agency determines are not likely to be utilized by heavy truck traffic or drive-up window service, may be paved with two inches of pavement, Type FABC-1, over a six-inch gravel base, all in accordance with the specifications contained in §244-196 of this chapter, whereas porous pavement is proposed. The Applicant shall provide testimony. A waiver may be required.